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More events planned for this year’s Bartlett Heritage DaysSep 3, 2013 3:58 PMSubmitted by Bartlett Heritage Days
A new and expanded lineup of events and activities will bring the “good old days” of family fun with friends and neighbors back to downtown Bartlett during the 4th Annual Bartlett Heritage Days, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6-8.

Bartlett Fourth of July Festival turns 20
Jul 1, 2013 1:55 PMDaily Herald report
The Bartlett Fourth of July Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having originated with a committee formed in August of 1992 by a few residents who wanted a “hometown celebration that would create memories for our children and our children’s’ children.”

Newly expanded Bartlett Aquatic Center opens SaturdayMay 24, 2013 1:39 PMBy Jessica Cilella
More than two years after residents passed a referendum funding its construction, the newly renovated and expanded Bartlett Aquatic Center will open this weekend. “It was the number one request on our community survey in 2007. The community wanted us to expand and improve it," Bartlett Park District Executive Director Rita Fletcher said.

Youth Junior Golf League at Apple Orchard begins June 12
May 14, 2013 12:56 PMSubmitted by Bartlett Park District
A nine-week Junior Golf League begins June 12th and runs through Aug. 7, for ages 9-15. The league focuses on the development of lifelong golf skills with an emphasis on enjoyment, sportsmanship and golf etiquette. Participants must have had some previous golf experience such as lessons or other golf activities, but do not need to be highly skilled.

Bartlett girl remembered as talented, popular Apr 25, 2013 5:41 PMBy Tara García Mathewson
Jillian Zaguirre, a sixth grader at Centennial Elementary School in Bartlett, died Saturday following complications caused by the flu. She is remembered by friends and family as a popular, talented girl who loved school and performing. Her death is one of four flu-related deaths in young people across the state this season, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Bartlett Idol winners announced
Apr 5, 2013 12:48 PMSubmitted by Bartlett Park District
On Saturday, March 16, over 40 competitors in five age divisions and one group division battled for the right to be called the next Bartlett Idol. The Oak Room at Bartlett Community Center was filled with hopefuls and their supporting fans.

Bartlett park board candidates differ on park district’s performance
Mar 20, 2013 4:43 PMBy Kimberly Pohl
The three candidates vying for two open seats on the Bartlett Park District board are divided when it comes to the district's overall performance. The incumbents say things are going pretty well. The challenger, however, said the park district needs to rein in spending.

DuPage extends pact for state park Feb 19, 2013 12:17 PMBy Robert Sanchez
The agencies that operate James "Pate" Philip State Park will continue to run and fund the Bartlett facility under the terms of an old agreement until a new pact can be approved that addresses the issue of bow hunting.

Expiring pact won't close DuPage-area state park Feb 15, 2013 4:48 PMBy Robert Sanchez
James “Pate” Philip State Park will remain open next week as the agencies that run and fund the Bartlett facility scramble to extend their operating agreement. But DuPage County Forest Preserve District staff members won't be the ones opening the parking lot gate a half-hour before sunrise Monday or closing it a half-hour after sunset.

Bartlett Idol registration now open
Feb 3, 2013 5:01 PMDaily Herald staff report
Registration for the Bartlett Park District's 'Bartlett Idol' is now open. The all-ages singing competition will take place on Saturday, March 16. There is a new "group" division this year, along with seven age divisions for solo singers.

Circle of Life for Small Fry at Beaver Pond
Jan 28, 2013 11:33 AMSubmitted by Bartlett Park District
On Wednesday, Jan. 23, several members of the Bartlett Parks Department staff brought fish cribs built by a local Eagle Scout out onto the ice covered surface of Beaver Pond.

Bartlett recognized for National Night Out celebration
Dec 19, 2012 10:49 AMBy Jessica Cilella
For a fifth time, the village of Bartlett has received a national first-place award for its National Night Out celebration. Bartlett police presented the award to the village board during a meeting Tuesday night.